Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 14, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Ghumo does not require user registration. We collect minimal data to provide our services:

• Search Queries: Station names, train numbers, and dates you search for. These are not stored permanently and are used only to fetch real-time data.
• PNR Numbers: When you check PNR status, the number is sent to Indian Railways servers. We do not store PNR numbers.
• Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics (pages visited, features used) to improve the service.
• Device Information: Standard web server logs may include your IP address, browser type, and device type.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To fetch and display train availability, PNR status, and live tracking data from Indian Railways.
• To improve our service and fix issues.
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Indian Railways (indianrail.gov.in): For live seat availability, fare, and booking data.
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts: For loading web fonts. See Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

Ghumo uses minimal cookies:

• Preference cookies: To remember your theme (dark/light mode) and view preferences.
• Third-party cookies: Google AdSense may place cookies for ad personalization. You can opt out at Google Ads Settings.

5. Data Retention

We do not permanently store any personal data. Search queries and API responses are cached temporarily (up to 5 minutes) to improve performance and are then discarded.

6. Data Security

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS. We do not store sensitive information like PNR numbers or personal travel details.

7. Children's Privacy

Ghumo is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at rajkjaisval@gmail.com.